On Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:47:27 -0400, Kswck wrote:

> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> i still like to have some cash in my pocket. there are no 'acceptability'
>> issues with cash.
>>
>> also, on the rare occasions i pay a restaurant tab with a card, i will
>> leave the tip in cash. i think servers prefer this.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> I have heard that patrons that pay a tip on a credit card don't actually get
> the amount of the tip. Restaurant owners that have to pay a fee by the
> credit card companies (usually 1 1/2%) also take that 1 1/2% out of the tip
> before giving it to the server.
> Is this true?

you know, i don't know. i'll ask the folks next time i'm at my usual
saloon (though i think most of their trade is in cash).

your pal,
blake